6 Simple Sauces for Chicken

Becky Luigart-Stayner

White Wine Sauce

This classic sauce deserves a place in your repertoire. It takes everyday dishes up a notch with a touch of elegance and lots of flavor, yet very little effort. Pair it with a sautéed chicken breast, a tilapia filet, or a pork loin. It's also good on pasta.

Pantry Checklist:

Onion
Chicken broth (fat-free, less-sodium)
Dry white wine
White wine vinegar
Butter
Fresh chives

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Parsley Pesto

No-Cook! A nice twist on traditional basil pesto, this version uses flat-leaf parsley for a fresh, herbal flavor. Great on pastas, bruschetta, pizzas, and sandwiches, this pesto is just as versatile as the classic.

Pantry Checklist:

Flat-leaf parsley
Toasted pine nuts
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Tangy Mustard Sauce

Dijon mustard and maple syrup combine in a sweet-savory pan sauce that adds a velvety richness to chicken, and would also taste fantastic on a pork tenderloin. This pan sauce reduces in about 5 minutes, so you can make it while your protein cooks.

Pantry Checklist:

Garlic cloves
Chicken broth (fat-free, less-sodium)
Dry white wine
Maple syrup
Dijon mustard
Fresh rosemary

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Creamy White Sauce

No Cook! Cool and tangy, this white sauce is an easy go-to recipe that you can whip up in minutes to use on hot or cold chicken, or as a zesty sandwich spread. It also works well with fish and chips.

Pantry Checklist:

Canola mayonnaise
White vinegar
Garlic clove
Lemon juice

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Spicy Orange Sauce

Save your weeknight chicken from the doldrums. Fresh grated ginger and orange marmalade add a little sweet-and-spicy Asian flair. Hesitant to buy sambal oelek (chili paste) just for this recipe? It's one of our favorite pantry staples because it adds heat and spice to many great recipes.

Pantry Checklist:

Fresh ginger
Chicken broth (fat-free, less-sodium)
Orange marmalade
Soy sauce (low sodium)
Sambal oelek (or other hot chili sauce)
Lemon juice
Fresh chives

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Classic Vinaigrette

No Cook! Everyone needs a classic vinaigrette recipe, and this one is so simple you'll know it by heart. It's great on steamed or fresh veggies, salads, and drizzled on sprouts in a sandwich. Experiment with different vinegars to change things up from time to time.

Pantry Checklist:

Red wine vinegar
Shallots
Dijon mustard
Extra-virgin olive oil

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